Black English Slang, Jargon, and New Words from Double-Tongued Dictionary

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Used most often by, originating with, or associated with African-Americans, African-American Vernacular English (AAVE), or Black English. Includes terms sometimes said to be "Ebonics." You can also see citations assigned to this category.

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break off v. phr. to freely or gratuitously give something (to someone), especially money or something highly prized; in the form break (someone) off a piece, to give or receive sexual favors. (posted Jun. 2, 2005) [full entry…]

bustdown n. a promiscuous or undesirable woman; a ho; a bitch. (posted Feb. 22, 2005) [full entry…]

crunk adj. good, fine, phat. (posted May. 13, 2004) [full entry…]

honey dip n. (a term of affection for) a desirable girl or woman, especially one of dark-skinned ancestry. (posted Jan. 24, 2006) [full entry…]

nicca n. a Black person; an African-American; vocative equivalent to man, dude, buddy. (posted Aug. 31, 2004) [full entry…]

poot butt n. generally, a weak, worthless, unworthy, or ignorant person. Also poop butt, pooh butt, and as a single word. Often used attributively and adjectivally. (posted Sep. 11, 2007) [full entry…]

throw shade v. phr. to take a superior attitude; to criticize, demean, or insult; to diss or derogate. (posted Jan. 4, 2006) [full entry…]

whip n. an automobile. (posted May. 13, 2004) [full entry…]

whoadie n. a casual, familiar form of address for a friend. (posted Jun. 28, 2004) [full entry…]

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